Date/Place of Birth:
February 25, 1957
Hobbs, New Mexico

Residency in Alaska:
Nikiski: 1967 - present

Occupation:
Vice-President, Qwick Construction Company

Family:
Wife - Tanna
Children - Brandon, Elisha, Shanda, Miranda

Education:
Kenai Central High School: Graduated 1975

Alaska State House of Representatives: 2001 - present
Co-Chair, Resources Committee: 2003 - present
Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Chair, Special Committee on Military & Veterans'
     Affairs: 2001 - 2002
Vice-Chair, Special Committee on Oil and Gas:
     2003 - present
Community & Regional Affairs Committee:
     2003 - present
Rules Committee: 2003 - present
Resources Committee: 2001 - 2002
Special Committee on Oil and Gas: 2001 - 2002
Finance Subcommittees:
   - Administration: 2003 - present
   - Health & Social Services: 2001 - present
   - Natural Resources: 2003 - present
   - Public Safety: 2001 - present
   - Corrections: 2001 - 2002
   - Military & Veterans Affairs: 2001 - 2002

Other Political and Government Positions:
Kenai Peninsula Borough School Board: 1999 - 2000
Kenai Fire Service Board: 1999 - 2000

Business and Professional Positions:
Former President, North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Elks Club
Moose Lodge

Special Interests:
Snow Machines, Golf, Fishing, Children’s Sports, Bowling, Computers

biography last updated 1/16/2004

Co-Chair:
Finance Committee

Member:
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee

Finance Subcommittees:
Chair, Court System
Co-Chair, Governor
Co-Chair, Legislature
Chair, Revenue